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PSA tests may lead to overdiagnosis of prostate cancer in Black men
Researchers now theorize that Black men may have naturally higher levels of the antigen in their blood than White men, but that it does not indicate any higher risk for prostate…
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Trouble with spatial navigation could be sign of Alzheimer’s
A new study found that troubles with direction and moving through complicated spaces may be a harbinger of dementia. Photo by Mitrey/Pixabay Middle-aged folks who have…
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Long COVID may trigger cognitive declines
A recent study found that those with long COVID scored 6 IQ points lower than people who had never been infected with the virus. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News In a…
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Report: Second type of prostate cancer identified by AI
CT scan of prostate cancer. Photo by Mads Ryø Jochumsen/Wikimedia Commons Research by two British universities has identified a new aggressive form of prostate cancer…
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Mpox outbreak slowed because of behavior changes, not vaccine
Just a few months after first being reported in the population, the spread of mpox began to slow, even though vaccines had not yet reached most of those at risk, researchers noted.…
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FDA confirms toxic applesauce contaminant was lead chromate
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has determined that the contamination in recalled applesauce products was lead chromium. It's toxic and the products should not be…
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Amid bankruptcy, opioid maker Endo agrees to settlement over mislabeling claims
The criminal case against Endo Health Solutions alleged that certain sales representatives touted the drug Opana ER's supposed abuse deterrence without any evidence. Photo courtesy…
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Alcohol-related deaths rise sharply in U.S., hitting women hardest
During 2020 and 2021, an average of 488 Americans died each day from excessive drinking, a CDC report said. Photo by lgbsneak/Flickr Deaths where alcohol played a key…
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Ultra-processed food linked to 32 different illnesses
Ultra-processed foods are strongly tied to risk with early death, heart disease, cancer, mental health disorders, overweight and obesity, and Type 2 diabetes, researchers said.…
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Service dogs may reduce seizures in people with epilepsy
A group of 25 study participants had an average 31% fewer seizures after months of owning a service dog trained to help people with epilepsy. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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